One of the great mysteries (and tragedies) of this San Francisco 49ers season has been the bizarre lack of takeaways. They have two interceptions on the year; the season record for fewest in NFL history is three, by Houston in 1982 (in a season with only nine games, due to a strike). The winless 2008 Detroit Lions had four. So with one game left, the 49ers are easily on target to be the worst intercepting team ever.
The story on fumbles has been similar. Through Week 15, San Francisco had three fumble takeaways on the year, tied for the all-time NFL season low.